Will Shorrock Explained

Will Shorrock
Fullname:William John Shorrock[1]
Birth Date:30 January 1999
Birth Place:Stockport, England
Height:[2]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Leamington
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Walsall
Years1:2016–2018
Clubs1:Walsall
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2022
Caps2:67
Goals2:20
Years3:2022–2023
Caps3:35
Goals3:14
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Leamington
Caps4:20
Goals4:4
Club-Update:13:17, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

William John Shorrock (born 30 January 1999) is an English footballer who plays for side Leamington, where he plays as a midfielder.

Playing career

Walsall

Shorrock made his first-team debut for Walsall as a 74th-minute substitute for Josh Ginnelly in a 2–1 victory over Sheffield United in an EFL Trophy group stage game at Bramall Lane on 4 October 2016.[3]

He was released by Walsall at the end of the 2017–18 season.[4]

Bromsgrove Sporting

On 25 July 2018, Shorrock joined up with Southern League Division One Central side Bromsgrove Sporting for pre-season.[5] It was confirmed on 15 August 2018, that following some impressive displays in a pre-season game against Alvechurch, capped by goals against Stourbridge and Evesham United, Shorrock had signed for the club on a one-year deal.[6]

Shorrock was named in the Bromsgrove Sporting retained list in preparation for the 2020–21 Southern League Premier Central season on 7 July 2020.[7]

Rushall Olympic

On 3 June 2022, it was confirmed that Shorrock had signed for fellow Southern League Premier Central side Rushall Olympic for the 2022–23 season.[8] The season ended in success for Shorrock and the Pics as they were promoted to the National League North for the first time in the club's history.[9]

Leamington

In October 2023, Shorrock returned to the Southern League Premier Central with Leamington.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Walsall2016–17League One0000002020
2017–181000001020
Walsall1000003040
Bromsgrove Sporting2018–19[11] Southern League Division One Central1941062266
2019–20Southern League Premier Division Central2852051356
2020–2100000000
2021–222944140375
Total7613811539917
Rushall Olympic2022–23Southern League Premier Division Central321210052388
2023–24National League North20100030
Total346200052418
Career total125381010023514425

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Retained List 2016-17. English Football League. 1 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Will Shorrock. Soccerway. 19 November 2020.
  3. News: Shield. James. Sheffield United 1 Walsall 2 - No tears as Blades check out of Trophy. 18 December 2016. The Sheffield Star. 4 October 2016.
  4. Web site: Erhun Oztumer: Walsall midfielder says he would like to leave Saddlers. 11 May 2018. 11 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  5. Web site: NEW ADDITION: William Shorrock. 25 July 2018. 25 July 2018. BromsgroveSporting.co.uk.
  6. Web site: CLUB NEWS: Shorrock signs contract + Pryce signs. 15 August 2018. 15 August 2018. BromsgroveSporting.co.uk.
  7. Web site: PLAYER NEWS: Retained list for forthcoming season. 7 July 2020. 7 July 2020. BromsgroveSporting.co.uk.
  8. News: PICS POWER HOUR: STYLE SECURE SHORROCK . 3 June 2022. ROFC.co.uk. 3 June 2022.
  9. Web site: Rushall Olympic promoted to National League North. Express and Star. Drury. Jonny. 1 May 2023. 20 October 2023.
  10. 1714930123495866583. ✍ We are thrilled to announce the signing of Will Shorrock from National League North side Rushall Olympic. Will was part of the Pics' promotion winning side last season, and has also turned out for Walsall and Bromsgrove Sporting. #BackingTheBrakes #BrakesTogether. LeamingtonFC. Leamington F.C.. 19 October 2023. 20 October 2023.
  11. Web site: Player profiles: Will Shorrock . Aylesbury United F.C. . 10 January 2020.